Despite the ban on hunting sea turtles, you may see products made from their shiny shells in markets. Don t buy them! The leatherback turtle luto english is the largest in the world it can grow to eight feet and 2,000 pounds. Long flippers extend from its black leathery shell. Green turtles have round, smooth shells and a blunt beak with serrated edges. It grows to be about four feet and 500 pounds. Hawksbill turtles have a pointed beak and a brown, gold, and yellow shell. Adults often measure three feet and weigh up to 175 pounds. Loggerhead turtles have a large head and tapered shell. They grow to an average of four feet and their weight tops out at about 400 pounds.
The typical fare from Castries to Gros Islet is about EC$7/US$2.50 and from Castries to Vieux Fort around EC$8/US$3. Pay the drivers directly, and try to have correct change. Islanders are helpful when it comes to finding the bus stops and correct luto english van, just tell them where you want to go.
The cultural center is in a converted sugar mill on the grounds of an old plantation, and the original water wheel that was used to drive the sugar press is still there. The runway at Canefield Airport now cuts through land once planted with sugar. The center houses the offices of the Arawak luto english House of Culture,a luto english folk research center,a sculpture luto english work- shop,an art gallery, and a dance studio; 767-449-1804 or 449-3075, www.culturedominica.com.
The Union Nature Reserve, 758-450-2078 (Department of Forestry), luto english is adjacent to the nursery of the Union Agricultural and Research Station, where baby trees are nurtured until they re ready to go out into the reforestation world. An Interpretive Center and Mini Zoo are located near the parking lot. Don t underestimate the zoo because of its size or outward appearance. Inside, you re guaranteed a sighting of the redneck pigeon (for which Pigeon Island was named), the Jacquot or St. Lucian parrot (the national bird), the indigenous agouti, boa constrictors, iguanas, and other elusive critters.
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